Elastic fibers made of the protein elastin has a coiled structure which allows it to stretch and recoil. Fibers can stretch up to 150 percent of their relaxed state length without breaking.
Regenerated fibers are typically made from natural materials such as cellulose (e.g. viscose, lyocell) or protein (e.g. soy or milk protein). These fibers undergo a process of dissolving the raw material and spinning it into fibers, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers.
The name of the long cells that can stretch and contract in the body are called muscle fibers. These fibers make up our muscles and are responsible for movement and generating force in the body.
Spindle fibers.
Fibrous protein
Muscle spindles are the fibers in skeletal muscles that are stimulated by the degree of stretch. These specialized sensory organs detect changes in muscle length and contribute to the stretch reflex, helping to maintain posture and control muscle contraction.
The protein around which chromosomal DNA is coiled is called histones. Histones help in organizing DNA into structural units called nucleosomes, which then further coil and condense to form chromatin fibers.
The three types of protein fibers in connective tissue are collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers. Collagen fibers provide strength and support, elastic fibers allow for stretch and recoil, and reticular fibers form a network to support other cells and structures.
spindle fibers
the spindle fibers disassemble, and the chromosomes return to a less tightly coiled
No, they contract.
Elastin is a protein found in the extracellular matrix of tissues, specifically in elastic fibers. It has a fibrous structure, allowing it to stretch and recoil in response to mechanical forces.
The best types of yarn that do not stretch for knitting projects are typically made from natural fibers such as cotton, linen, or silk. These fibers have less elasticity compared to synthetic fibers like acrylic or nylon, making them ideal for projects where stretch is not desired.
Carbon fibers bend but firmly resist stretching.
Chondrocyte
Yes.
Collagenous fibers are the white fibers consisting of the protein collagen, common in connective tissues, including bone matrix as on the other hand Elastin fibers are stretchy yellow connective tissue fibers consisting of the protein elastin.
Crosslinking agents, such as formaldehyde or glutaraldehyde, are often used to harden compounds around protein fibers by forming chemical bonds between the protein molecules. This process helps to stabilize the structure of the protein fibers and prevent degradation.